Greenville
TD Bank and TD Center for Arts Integration Launch Two Student Art Contests
In a creative collaboration, TD Bank and the TD Center for Arts Integration have announced the launch of two exciting student art contests in Greenville, South Carolina. These contests are being held in honor of Artisphere’s 20th anniversary and aim to celebrate the artistic talents of local high school and middle school students.
TD 3-D Art Contest
The TD 3-D Art contest, open to high school students, invites participants to showcase their creativity in three-dimensional art forms. Greenville County art teachers can submit up to five entries per school by April 1. The guidelines for this contest include:
- A photograph of each 3D artwork must be submitted as a .jpg or .pdf via email.
- Entries must fit on a 12×12 base.
- Prizes include a $300 Visa gift card for the first-place winner, a $200 Visa gift card for the second-place winner, a $100 Visa gift card for the third-place recipient, and two honorable mention winners receiving a $50 Visa gift card each.
TD Mother’s Day Card Art Contest
The TD Mother’s Day Card Art contest, open to middle school students, invites young artists to create unique designs for Mother’s Day cards. Greenville County art teachers can also submit up to five entries per school by April 1. The guidelines for this contest include:
- A scan of each student-drawn artwork must be submitted as a .jpg or .pdf via email.
- The top three winning students will have their art featured on TD Mother’s Day coloring cards.
- Each winner will receive a $100 Visa gift card.
Recognition and Prizes
The winners of both contests will be announced on April 26 and will be recognized at Artisphere on the TD Stage on May 10. The award-winning entries will be displayed in the TD Bank tent during the Artisphere weekend, giving the students a chance to showcase their talent to a wider audience. Additionally, each winner’s class will receive a pizza party to celebrate their artistic achievements.
Excitement and Anticipation
“TD Bank is proud to join forces with the TD Center for Arts Integration to introduce these two inaugural student art contests in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Artisphere,” said Chris Fincher, regional vice president for TD Bank. “We are looking forward to seeing the creativity and talent displayed by our local student artists and are excited to present their work during the upcoming Artisphere festival in May.”
For more information about the contests, interested individuals can contact Kimberly Simms Gibbs at kimberly@greenvillearts.com. These art contests provide a wonderful opportunity for young artists to showcase their skills and creativity, and the collaboration between TD Bank and the TD Center for Arts Integration underscores the importance of supporting arts education in the community.